vicious rumor

Translations
злостный слух
A vicious rumor spread through the office, causing tension among the staff.
Злостный слух распространился по офису, вызывая напряжение среди сотрудников.
Definitions
A harmful or malicious piece of information that is spread about someone, often without any basis in truth, intended to damage their reputation or create discord.
Words
rumor

noun
слух
rumoring

noun
слух
vicious

adjective
злобный